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Human Rights Campaign Apologizes For Censoring Undocumented, Trans Activists At Marriage Protests
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights group Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has issued an apology for a pair of "unfortunate incidents" that occurred in the midst of large-scale marriage equality protests last week outside the Supreme Court.
Posted on HRC's website by Fred Sainz, the group's vice president of communications and marketing, the statement expressed sadness for two events in particular. From Sainz's post:
In one case, a trans activist was asked to remove the trans pride flag from behind the podium, and in another, a queer undocumented speaker was asked to remove reference to his immigration status in his remarks.HRC joined in a coalition statement on Friday apologizing for these incidents and the individuals involved have personally offered their apologies to those affected. But to be perfectly clear, HRC regrets the incidents and offers our apologies to those who were hurt by our actions. We failed to live up to the high standard to which we hold ourselves accountable and we will strive to do better in the future.
The marriage equality protests last week were organized and held March 26 and 27 by the United for Marriage coalition, a group of organizations led, in part, by the HRC. United for Marriage issued its own apology on March 29 for the incidents. But for several days the HRC resisted issuing a direct apology, even as blogs such as Transition Transmission and the Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project (QUIP) directly accused HRC staffers of the mistreatment in question.
On March 28, Transition Transmission demanded an apology in a blog post, while QUIP uploaded a YouTube video, earnestly titled "HRC, don't push us back in the closet."
In the video, QUIP activist Jerssay Arredondo stated, "Prior to getting on stage, my speech was revised ... I was told not to share the reality of what it means to be a undocu-queer immigrant in this country." (Watch QUIP's video, above.)
Another young woman from QUIP, identified by Voxxi as Imelda Plascencia, maintained that the "real life struggles and daily challenges" of the undocumented LGBT have been "pushed into the closet, and excluded from the dominant narrative. It is not enough for LGBTQ communities to say they are in solidarity with our struggle. Solidarity is love reflected through actions and support."
QNotes reported that several other protesters also witnessed HRC staffers requesting the trans pride flag be taken down.
In response, HRC Communications Director Michael Cole-Schwartz told QNotes on March 28 that it was "not true to suggest that any person or organization was told their flag was less important than another — this did not occur and no HRC staff member would ever tolerate such behavior."
However, this is not the first time the HRC has fielded complaints regarding its treatment of less "mainstream" LGBT communities, in particular the transgender community.
In 2007, the group was criticized for supporting a version of Congress's proposed Employment Non-Discrimination Act that did not include protections for transgender Americans. The HRC later reversed its position on that legislation, but not before blogs excoriated the group for contemplating "turning its back on the T" in LGBT.
This is what we call, “yielding to the politics of respectability,” student journalist Karlee Johnson wrote in 2011. "HRC’s unfortunate tactic in this instance was meant to essentially butter up the American political system by introducing a bill that protected the rights of innocuous gay and lesbian people who, for the most part, subscribed to gender norms, making them 'respectable.' Separating the 'T' from the 'LGB' perpetuated the transphobia that has historically weakened the queer rights movement."
The Human Rights Campaign did not respond to The Huffington Post's request for comment.
Also on HuffPost: Get AlertsNew Children's Picture Books To Pick Up This Month
Here in the northeast, Spring is finally here which means it's time to clear out the winter cobwebs with picture books! HuffPost blogger Devon Corneal is back with her top recommendations for new reads. So, bring your kids outside to lay on a blanket in the sun and enjoy a Bluebird, a dog playing with a bone, an adventurous robot and some poetry -- it is National Poetry Month after all.
Plus, don't miss Devon's roundups of great children's books from January, February and March 2013.
This wordless story is an extraordinarily beautiful and moving picture book. Without a single line of text, Bob Staake depicts the loneliness of a child excluded and bullied while simultaneously capturing the joy that a single friendship can bring. When that friendship is tested, Staake takes readers on a profound journey through sadness and hope that readers of all ages will understand. Using muted blues and greys, Staake focuses us on the smallest of expressions and the tiniest of moments, until a burst of color changes everything.
If wordless books aren’t your thing, how about a book that uses only one word? In a story made for dog lovers (or anyone with an ability to focus with laser-like intensity on an object or idea for hours at a time) “Ball” conveys the single-minded devotion a dog has to its favorite toy. Stopping just *this* side of hysteria, Sullivan’s illustrations perfectly capture the insane, but endearing, mind of our canine companions and their special relationship to the kids who never tire of playing with them.
If you liked "Boy + Bot" by Ame Dyckman, you can’t miss "Doug Unplugged". Dan Yaccarino illustrated Boy + Bot, but handles both the story and the pictures in this tale of robot adventure. Every day, Doug’s parents plug him in so he can learn everything there is to know. But when Doug unplugs and explores the city on his own, he discovers that sometimes, the best way to understand the world is to go out and live in it.
So what if sharks eat minnows? Fang isn’t going to let that stop him from being friends with his best friend Nugget. It may take a little effort, but this shark is determined to show that just because he’s toothy and big and scary, it doesn’t mean he can’t be a great friend.
Sometimes it’s good to have a little brother, just so you have someone to practice your bandaging skills on. When Clementine gets a nurse’s outfit and first-aid kid for her birthday, she starts treating patients right away. Her parents and the family dog are willing patients, but her daredevil little brother, not so much. But when Clementine keeps her cool in an emergency, even he realizes that sometimes, you just have to do what the nurse orders.
We’ve hit a stage in our house where leaving for date night requires some extra special ninja skills and massive distractions. So when Tiny Troll gets upset that his mom is going out, I can totally relate. After all, it’s hard to have your mommy leave you with Mrs. Hag the babysitter -- but as Tiny Troll learns, sometimes a night out for mommy means special treats and an extra glass of mudmilk.
As a person who gets thrown by a small change in routine and who has a love/hate relationship with squirrels, I appreciate this tale of two dogs and the havoc that ensues when a squirrel decides to start some trouble. Really, it’s as if this book was written just for me. Brotherly love, tenacity and yes, a little bit of stupid, all wrap together to tell the story of two dogs who refuse to give up on each other.
It’s National Poetry Month, which means I usually pull out my battered copies of Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends” and “A Light in the Attic”, both of which kept me company during my childhood. But this year I also discovered Jack Prelutsky, and before I rave about his poetry, I have to apologize to him for never having read his work before. Pick up either “The New Kid on the Block” or “A Pizza the Size of the Sun” for classics like “You Need to Have an Iron Rear” (involving catci and behinds) and “Do Not Approach and Emu” (consider yourself warned).
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Get AlertsLouisville vs. Wichita State Final Four Preview Capsule: Predict The Winner
The last No. 1 seed standing will take on the lone Cinderella team still hanging around in one national semifinal. No 1 Louisville will face No. 9 Wichita State in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday.
The top overall seed in the tournament, the Cardinals steamrolled through their first two games by a combined margin of 57 points. After defeating No. 12 Oregon by eight in the Sweet 16, Louisville blew out Duke in the Midwest Regional Final.
After eliminating No. 8 Pittsburgh, the Shockers upset No. 1 Gonzaga in the third round and then No. 2 Ohio State in the Elite Eight to reach the Final Four for the second time in school history. Wichita State advanced to the Final Four in 1965 and was eliminated by UCLA.
''It's been a while, so to be able to go to the Final Four and represent all of us and try to win a championship, who knows?'' Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall said the win over Ohio State, via the Associated Press. ''We've had a lot of people support us along the way in Wichita and at the university and in our community. They're the best fans in the world.''
Take a look at these capsule glances at the teams' 2012-2013 seasons and let us know who you predict will reach the national championship game.
Beat your friends! Connect through Facebook or Twitter and challenge your friendsLouisvilleRelated on HuffPost: Get AlertsRegular Season Record: 27-5
Conference Record: 14-4 (Big East)
Conference Tournament Results: Won Big East championship vs. Syracuse
Top Player: Russ Smith (Guard)
Top 25 Wins: Missouri (#13), Marquette (#25), Syracuse (#12), Notre Dame (#24)
Worst Losses: Villanova (73-64)
RPI Ranking: 3
Wichita State
Regular Season Record: 26-8
Conference Record: 12-6 (Missouri Valley)
Conference Tournament Results: Lost to Creighton in MVC Title Game
Top Player: Cleanthony Early (Forward)
Top 25 Wins: Creighton (#12)
Worst Losses: Indiana State (68-55), Southern Illinois (64-62)
RPI Ranking: 37
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